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I know there are existing variations of “good practices” to speed up your pc and pc boot-times however, here is what I recommend: (Mac Users I will write about it next week.)

1. Get Resource Friendly Virus Protection (Previously Posted Here)

2. Clean up your boot processes.

a. Click on your “Start” Menu

b. Click on “Run”

c. Type-in “msconfig”

d. Select the “Start-up” Tab

e. Un-check the programs you don’t immediately use. Don’t worry, you can still access them, they just won’t be part of your “boot-up” processes.

3. Start using an external hard drive or secure web storage for larger files you don’t access as frequently.

4. Store pictures on an online account like Flickr.

5. Use a flash drive (a.k.a. thumb drive) to boost your RAM. (more to come in a later post since this is only a temporary technique)

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Thank you for reading Yuperoo. There were events that prevented me from posting last week; however I will continue my regular posting schedule now every Saturday morning. Once again thank you for reading and thank you for your patience.

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How do you protect your PC? Here’s a good rule of thumb for virus protection software: use something bought, something free, and something else.

Something bought: Let’s explore the most commonly used software protection programs: Norton and McAfee. Although decent software programs, both tend to be “resource hogs” and slow your computer’s processing power- especially when they are scanning. So, if you don’t want your computer to slow down go with “resource-friendly” software. Since there are multiple options for resource-friendly software out there, do your research and find something that fits your needs. I have used older versions of Webroot because it does similar scanning to Norton with half of the footprint and based on current reviews for the new Webroot Antivirus and SpySweeper 2010, I would recommend this product. Other resource-friendly products (or so I’ve heard) are F-Secure Antivirus 2010 and Trend Micro Internet Security 2010.

Something free: I have typically used Spybot Search & Destroy. When it comes to free anti-virus there is nothing negative I can say about it. Another great program out there is AVG; I’ve almost always used the free version, so if anyone has experience on the bought version, please comment.

Something else: Trend Micro’s HijackThis, although it is not an intuitive program and is set up for advanced users, is a powerhouse in the game. The best way to explain it is like using the knowledge and experience of multiple users to pinpoint specific threats on the internet and you then would personally find it and delete it yourself. Note: When using this product, BE CAREFUL you will have the potential to delete important registry items on your computer! Yes, that would be BAD!

Okay, I know I’m not a great writer so I do welcome corrections. I love you Karli, I did my best…lol. Lynn, I hope this helps. Andrew you’re smarter than me when it comes to computers so I welcome your corrections too. As well as you…. Bear, you’re ancient enough to know the history and inner workings of the programs so please comment too!

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In the past couple of months, I’ve been given two supposedly goldmine offers “that I just couldn’t resist.” Now I’ve been burned by these schemes before, so I want to share the dangers of multi-level marketing and why it’s a harmful investment.
Have you ever run into people that are excited about selling a revolutionary product that will help you in some way? And, you can sign up you too can be a independent distributor? You are probably being approached by someone using Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) or Pyramid Marketing. Do not get hooked on any of these schemes, yhey are bad news!
Here is why:The goal of a company that uses MLM is not to make a profit on the product, but to exploit relationships for financial gain. Basically, they are not making money on the product because it is at best sub-standard or you can get it somewhere else. The product itself is basically the front for the true money making pyramid scheme in the back.
These companies make money by creating what is called a “down-line”. You make more money by recruiting more recruiters, because in order to become a recruiter you need to “invest” a certain amount of money or even buy a certain amount of the product; thereby forcing you to pony up to the company and everyone else up the chain above you.

You should determine the answers to these questions in order to see if an offer is legitimate:

- “How are you making money?” (If they say it’s by selling the product, move to the next question)

- “What do you spend the bulk of your time doing?” (Recruiting or selling product)

- “How much product do you sell a day? Month? Year?” (If they don’t know, it’s because everyone else they recruit “sells” the product. Then it is obvious that the product is not their foundation to success.)

These are good qualifying questions to ask and you should go no further with this company. At least do not sign up as a “distributor,” or “consultant,” or “network marketer.” If you really want the product just buy the product and move on.

There are some great ways to make money on the side though, and we’ll explore some of them next week. You can make money online, with only a very small investment (and yes, this is a real investment, not just a fee!). So we’ll start talking about that next week!

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